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P598 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

188,224 mi
Last recorded188,224 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 188,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 183,375 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 183,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 178,576 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 178,550 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing, kick panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing, kick panel (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking pipes (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 173,643 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 168,776 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 168,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 164,055 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 164,055 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 159,283 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 159,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 155,051 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 150,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 147,078 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 142,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 142,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 138,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 133,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 119,280 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 119,271 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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P598 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P598 KAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P598 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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